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News from November 2023

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Meier: 'We are here to protect the jobs of our residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 6, 2023

Charlie Meier, House Rep. of Illinois House of Representatives, Illinois General Assembly expressed his concerns regarding the potential impacts of a new bill on Oct 25th. He stated, "We are here to protect the jobs of our residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities."

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What was the percentage of teacher attendance during 2021-22 school year in Marshall Community Unit School District 2C

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 6, 2023

The teacher attendance rate in Marshall Community Unit School District 2C rose to 96.1% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Federal Appeals Court Vacates Gun Ban Injunction

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 6, 2023

Plaintiffs challenging Democrats' firearms ban are considering their options following a federal appeals court's decision to vacate a preliminary injunction issued by a lower court. The decision was made on Friday, November 6, 2023.The court's ruling has significant implications for the ongoing debate surrounding gun control in the United States. The case pertains to a firearms ban implemented by Democrats, which was challenged by a group of plaintiffs. The ban sought to impose restrictions on the possession and sale of certain firearms.In response to the court's...

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Rep. Halbrook to Hold Veto Session Update Town Hall in Taylorville

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 6, 2023

State Representative Brad Halbrook is inviting local families to attend a Veto Session Update/Town Hall event in Taylorville. The event, scheduled for November 13th, 2023, from 7:00-8:30 PM at Taylorville City Hall, will provide an opportunity for residents to receive updates on important issues and discuss their concerns with Representative Halbrook.During the event, Rep. Halbrook will address various topics of interest, including the Democrats' gun ban, the sanctuary state crisis, nuclear energy, and the Co2 pipeline. He aims to inform Central Illinois families about...

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Rep. Niemerg Says Fight Continues Against Illinois “Gun Ban” After Circuit Court Ruling

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 6, 2023

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has vowed to continue the fight against the Illinois "gun ban" following a recent ruling by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court's decision, which came in a 2-1 split, reversed a lower-court injunction that had been imposed against the firearms restrictions in question.Opponents of the gun ban, including Rep. Niemerg, argue that the measure violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees the right of individuals to "keep and bear arms.""It is my hope this will be appealed to the federal...

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Illinois General Assembly Veto Session Update

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 6, 2023

In the ongoing Illinois General Assembly veto session, the Democrat supermajority has been criticized for failing to address important issues facing the state. Republican Representative Miller expressed his frustration, stating, "Important issues like school choice, sanctuary state status, troubled child protective services, nuclear energy restrictions, support for Israel, and unionization of legislative staff continue to be essentially ignored by the party in charge." (source: East Central Reporter)One of the key issues discussed during the session was the controversial...

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$178,953 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Coles County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 6, 2023

In August, Coles County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cumberland County residents rank 83rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 6, 2023

Cumberland County residents paid $87,418 in sales taxes, ranking 83rd in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

City of Casey City Council met Sept. 5

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 6, 2023

City of Casey City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 5

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Oct. 9

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 6, 2023

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 9

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Effingham Community Unit School District 40 had 97% of teacher attendance rate during 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 5, 2023

The teacher attendance rate in Effingham Community Unit School District 40 fell to 97% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Prairie State taxes: Clark County residents rank 62nd in total sales taxes paid for August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 5, 2023

Clark County residents paid $212,042 in sales taxes, ranking 62nd in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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Clay County collects $56,399 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 5, 2023

In August, Clay County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Teutopolis High School standouts Isabella Hardiek and Kaylee Niebrugge’s college team won in NJCAA game on Saturday, November 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 5, 2023

The Lake Land Lakers won 82-53 in their NJCAA game against the Ancilla Chargers on Saturday, November 4.

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Katelyn Littleton and Kendra Young, former Paris High School standouts, played on Saturday, November 4 in NJCAA game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 5, 2023

The game took place in Plymouth, Indiana.

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Alexa Miller, former Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School standout, played on Saturday, November 4 in NJCAA game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 5, 2023

The Lake Land Lakers won 82-53 in their NJCAA game against the Ancilla Chargers on Saturday, November 4.

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Shelbyville High School standouts Mia Wade and Trinity Wade’s college team won in NJCAA game on Saturday, November 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 5, 2023

The game took place in Plymouth, Indiana.

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On Saturday, November 4, former Southmont Senior High School standout Dori Frederick’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 5, 2023

The game took place in Plymouth, Indiana.

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On Saturday, November 4, former Armstrong High School standout Kyla Bullington’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 5, 2023

The game took place in Plymouth, Indiana.

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Thaylee Barry, former Shiloh High School standout, played on Saturday, November 4 in NJCAA game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 5, 2023

The Lake Land Lakers won 82-53 in their NJCAA game against the Ancilla Chargers on Saturday, November 4.